What is the difference between 91W and 91Y Tyres?
What is the difference between 91W and 91Y Tyres?
A 91Y tyre is load rated for 615kg and a 94Y tyre is load rated for 670 kg. In practical terms it might feel a stiffer tyre and will take higher pressure/load before the tyre deforms.
What does 91W mean on my tires?
Exotic Sports Cars. While a Z-speed rating still often appears in the tire size designation of these tires, such as 225/50ZR16 91W, the Z in the size signifies a maximum speed capability in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h; the W in the service description indicates the tire’s 168 mph, 270 km/h maximum speed.
What is the difference between S and H on tires?
All these ratings cover speeds well above legal limits. The most popular, S, T, and H, are rated for 112, 118, and 130 mph, respectively. Traditionally, most family cars have used S- and T-rated tires, while tires rated H and higher have mostly been available only in sports cars or upscale sports sedans.
What does V mean on tires?
What this tire speed rating ensures is that the tire can sustain the maximum speed specified for an indefinite duration. This means that a tire with a V-rating, for example, can be driven at 149 miles per hour until it wears out!
What is an H rated tire?
Tires with a maximum speed capability higher than 300 km/h (186 mph), require a “ZR” in the size designation….Tire Speed Rating Chart.
| SPEED SYMBOLS | ||
|---|---|---|
| H | 210 | 130 |
| V | 240 | 149 |
| W | 270 | 168 |
| Y | 300 | 186 |
Can a 91W tyre fit a 91Y car?
The GT’s will fit your vehicle fine as they meet the V speed rating requirement and the 91 load rating requirement. You won’t notice any difference from the speed ratings alone unless you plan on going over 240kph.
Which is faster a 91V or a 91Y?
I understad the 91V is a lower speed rating than 91Y, but still at 240 kmh. Not what I am doing! Question 1: is it a prob to have 91V on two tyres (front) and 91Y on the rear?
Which is better 91 or 91 load rating?
The V is the speed rating, V = 240 kph. Y = 300 kph. The GT’s will fit your vehicle fine as they meet the V speed rating requirement and the 91 load rating requirement. You won’t notice any difference from the speed ratings alone unless you plan on going over 240kph.
Is there any difference between 89h and 91h?
Would going to 91H, have any difference in how the car drives? Or is it fine to put 91H on them? I have spent alot of money on the tires, and if its going to make a difference in how the car drives, I am going to return the tires. Thanks. Its just the load index of the tire.